DR. DANA M. ELIA, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND OWNER OF FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC Dr. Dana M. Elia, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology-Dietetics from Montclair State University and a Masters of Health Sciences in Integrative Health and Wellness from Rutgers University. With a passion for ongoing education and a drive to always provide her patients with the best level of care, Dr. Dana obtained her doctorate in clinical functional nutrition (DCN) through Maryland University of Integrative Health. Dr. Dana is a registered dietitian nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy, integrative and functional nutrition, and health and wellness coaching. Dr. Dana, was an adjunct faculty member at the PA College of Health Sciences for 6 years and is currently teaching at Huntington University of Health Sciences, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of Western States. Additionally Dr. Dana has extensive experience teaching group classes, and lecturing on a variety of health related topics to audiences of all age ranges for the general public, as well as conducting continuing medical education programs to healthcare providers and professional organizations. Dr. Dana has authored two diet books, the upcoming book, The Sugar Detox Diet for 50+ due out in March 2021 and The Stem Cell Activation Diet, which is available now! You can also visit the book’s website The Stem Cell Activation Diet Support. In May 2017, Dr. Dana was granted the Fellow status (FAND) within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , which recognizes her commitment to the field of dietetics and celebrates her professional accomplishments and pursuit of life-long learning. Dr. Dana is a member of numerous nutrition and wellness related organizations including: Weston A. Price Foundation Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network The Center for Mindful Eating The Institute for Functional Medicine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics SCAN – Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Nutrition Entrepreneurs Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group Dietitians in Integrative and Function Medicine (DIFM) of which she holds the Past Chair position and previously served as Chair, Chair-Elect, Treasurer, and Member Services Chair.